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December 17, 2019
12 recorded votes, 7 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Present: Kevin McCarthy, Paul Schubert, Diane Kennedy, Keri Thompson, Jack Creighton
Absent: None
During the meeting:
- Jack Creighton arrived late (7:36 p.m.)
Every vote, in order
Ratify Police Lieutenant Contract-Vote
Ratify the Cohasset Superior Officer contract as presented
To ratify the Cohasset Superior Officer contract as presented
Jack Creighton arrived late (7:36 p.m.); the count (4-0) matches the 4 members present without him, so they are shown as yes.
From the minutes
“Motion by Selectman Kennedy to ratify the Cohasset Superior Officer contract as presented, seconded by Selectman Schubert and the vote was unanimous (4-0)..” (Motion: Kennedy, second: Schubert)
Request for Extension of Hours-Red Lion Inn-Wedding 12/31/19
Approve the extension of hours at the Red Lion Inn on 12/31/19 until 2 a.m. on 1/1/20 for wedding guests in the barn and cave
To approve the extension of hours at the Red Lion Inn on 12/31/19 until 2 a.m. on 1/1/20 for wedding guests in the barn and cave
Jack Creighton arrived late (7:36 p.m.); the count (4-0) matches the 4 members present without him, so they are shown as yes.
From the minutes
“Motion by Selectman Kennedy to approve the extension of hours at the Red Lion Inn on 12/31/19 until 2 a.m. on 1/1/20 for wedding guests in the barn and cave, seconded by Selectman Thompson and the vote was unanimous (4-0)..” (Motion: Kennedy, second: Thompson)
Public Comment-Shawn Moran-311 Beechwood Street stated there is an incomplete sidewalk on
Discuss this request under topics not reasonably anticipated 48 hours in advance
To discuss this request under topics not reasonably anticipated 48 hours in advance
Jack Creighton arrived late (7:36 p.m.); the count (4-0) matches the 4 members present without him, so they are shown as yes.
From the minutes
“Motion by Selectman Schubert to discuss this request under topics not reasonably anticipated 48 hours in advance, seconded by Selectman Kennedy and the vote was unanimous (4-0)..” (Motion: Schubert, second: Kennedy)
Extension of Hours
Approve the extension of hours at Curtis Liquors until 9 p.m. on 12/22/19
To approve the extension of hours at Curtis Liquors until 9 p.m. on 12/22/19
Jack Creighton arrived late (7:36 p.m.); the count (4-0) matches the 4 members present without him, so they are shown as yes.
From the minutes
“Motion by Selectman Schubert to approve the extension of hours at Curtis Liquors until 9 p.m. on 12/22/19, seconded by Selectman Kennedy and the vote was unanimous (4-0)..” (Motion: Schubert, second: Kennedy)
Cedar Acres Betterment
Commit $154,420.20 total betterment as presented
To commit $154,420.20 total betterment as presented
Jack Creighton arrived late (7:36 p.m.); the count (4-0) matches the 4 members present without him, so they are shown as yes.
From the minutes
“Motion by Selectman Kennedy to commit $154,420.20 total betterment as presented, seconded by Selectman Schubert and the vote was unanimous (4-0)..” (Motion: Kennedy, second: Schubert)
Public Comment-Shawn Moran-311 Beechwood Street stated there is an incomplete sidewalk on
Move the Town Manager's Update to the next item on the agenda
To move the Town Manager's Update to the next item on the agenda
Jack Creighton arrived late (7:36 p.m.); the count (4-0) matches the 4 members present without him, so they are shown as yes.
From the minutes
“Motion by Selectman Schubert to move the Town Manager's Update to the next item on the agenda, seconded by Selectman Thompson and the vote was unanimous (4-0)..” (Motion: Schubert, second: Thompson)
Cohasset Historical Commission-Request of approval (placement of plaque Sidney Square)
Approve placement of the plaque subject to review
To approve placement of the plaque subject to review
From the minutes
“Motion by Selectman Creighton to approve placement of the plaque subject to review, seconded by Selectman Thompson and the vote was unanimous (5-0)..” (Motion: Creighton, second: Thompson)
Post-Employment Benefits Committee
Appoint Donna McGee to the Cohasset Housing Authority until the next election pending issues with appointment process
To appoint Donna McGee to the Cohasset Housing Authority until the next election pending issues with appointment process
From the minutes
“Motion by Selectman Creighton to appoint Donna McGee to the Cohasset Housing Authority until the next election pending issues with appointment process, seconded by Selectman Schubert and the vote was unanimous (5-0)..” (Motion: Creighton, second: Schubert)
Appoint Ronald Goodwin to the Board of Registrars to fill an unexpired term until June 20, 2021
To appoint Ronald Goodwin to the Board of Registrars to fill an unexpired term until June 20, 2021
From the minutes
“Motion by Selectman Schubert to appoint Ronald Goodwin to the Board of Registrars to fill an unexpired term until June 20, 2021, seconded by Selectman Thompson and the vote was unanimous (5-0)..” (Motion: Schubert, second: Thompson)
Town Manager Update-Town Hall Project Update-Mr. Senior advised the Board the Town Hall
Approve the liquor licenses for Sajjan Enterprises, LLC for 2016, 2017, 2018 and 2019 pending the funds clear
To approve the liquor licenses for Sajjan Enterprises, LLC for 2016, 2017, 2018 and 2019 pending the funds clear
From the minutes
“Motion by Selectman Schubert to approve the liquor licenses for Sajjan Enterprises, LLC for 2016, 2017, 2018 and 2019 pending the funds clear, seconded by Selectman Kennedy and the vote was unanimous (5-0)..” (Motion: Schubert, second: Kennedy)
Approve the license for Sajjan Enterprises, LLC and be advised that if the 2020 licensee is not exercised and in operation by July 1, 2020 a hearing will be held shortly after that date, for which...
To approve the license for Sajjan Enterprises, LLC and be advised that if the 2020 licensee is not exercised and in operation by July 1, 2020 a hearing will be held shortly after that date, for which you will receive notice, as to whether any licenses you hold should not issue, or be modified, suspended, revoked, canceled or declared forfeited or other appropriate administrative action be taken, including for non-use, not having a location approved by the LLA and the ABCC from which to exercise the license and/or for other lawful reasons. The LLA is giving six months' notice that you must secure a place approved by the LLA and the ABCC from which to operate your license and be in operation or transfer your license to a licensee approved by the Town and the ABCC or turn in the license, or the LLA will hold a hearing or hearings as stated; and that the licensee be further advised you should not interpret the actions of the Town, now or in the past, to be an indication that the Town was or is satisfied with any progress or actions you had taken or are taking to make use of your license and/or transfer it to a new location
Yes: Kennedy, McCarthy, SchubertNo: Creighton, Thompson
From the minutes
“Motion by Selectman Schubert to approve the license for Sajjan Enterprises, LLC and be advised that if the 2020 licensee is not exercised and in operation by July 1, 2020 a hearing will be held shortly after that date, for which you will receive notice, as to whether any licenses you hold should not issue, or be modified, suspended, revoked, canceled or declared forfeited or other appropriate administrative action be taken, including for non-use, not having a location approved by the LLA and the ABCC from which to exercise the license and/or for other lawful reasons. The LLA is giving six months' notice that you must secure a place approved by the LLA and the ABCC from which to operate your license and be in operation or transfer your license to a licensee approved by the Town and the ABCC or turn in the license, or the LLA will hold a hearing or hearings as stated; and that the licensee be further advised you should not interpret the actions of the Town, now or in the past, to be an indication that the Town was or is satisfied with any progress or actions you had taken or are taking to make use of your license and/or transfer it to a new location, seconded by Chairman McCarthy. Roll Call Vote: Diane Kennedy-Aye, Paul Schubert-Aye, Kevin McCarthy-Aye, Keri Thompson-Nay, Jack Creighton- Nay. Motion passed 3-2..” (Motion: Schubert, second: McCarthy)
Adjourn
To adjourn
From the minutes
“Motion by Selectman Kennedy to adjourn, seconded by Selectman Schubert and the vote was unanimous (5-0)..” (Motion: Kennedy, second: Schubert)
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